Assessment type(s): MYP Criterion: A: Knowing and understanding A1,A2
Students will make a video essay with a voice over comparing films from 2 different cultures. Find between 4 and 8 examples of common themes, motifs, symbols or character archetypes that cross cultures.
How are the common themes, motifs, symbols or character archetypes same and how are they different?
How are those common themes, motifs, symbols or character archetypes influenced by the culture of the director and the context in which the film was made?
Criterion A: Knowing and understanding
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The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1 — 2
The student demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of universal stories, including concepts, processes and limited use of subject-specific terminology, demonstrates limited understanding of the role of film in original or displaced contexts.
3 — 4
The student demonstrates adequate knowledge and understanding of universal stories, including concepts, processes and adequate use of subject-specific terminology, demonstrates adequate understanding of the role of film in original or displaced contexts,
5 — 6
The student demonstrates substantial knowledge and understanding of universal stories, including concepts, processes and substantial use of subject-specific terminology, demonstrates substantial understanding of the role of film in original or displaced contexts,
7 — 8
The student demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of universal stories, including concepts, processes and excellent use of subject-specific terminology, demonstrates excellent understanding of the role of film in original or displaced contexts,
Gwen Stefani-- What You Waiting For? Music Video
Prendimi Cosi Music Video
Jefferson Airplane White Rabbit Music Video This is a fan made video using footage from Disney's animated Alice In Wonderland (1951)
Alice in Wonderland (1903)
Useful Links
Summery of Alice in WonderlandAnalysis of Alice in Wonderland
Periodic Table of Storytelling
Cultural Contexts
Victorian and Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll on VIctorian WebLewis Carroll's Shifting Reputation
General Victorian Information
Themes Across Cultures Video Essay
Assessment type(s): MYP Criterion: A: Knowing and understanding A1,A2Students will make a video essay with a voice over comparing films from 2 different cultures.
Find between 4 and 8 examples of common themes, motifs, symbols or character archetypes that cross cultures.
How are the common themes, motifs, symbols or character archetypes same and how are they different?
How are those common themes, motifs, symbols or character archetypes influenced by the culture of the director and the context in which the film was made?